Components of Fitness
Which activity requires the highest level of cardiorespiratory endurance?
A. 2-minute sprint
B. 30-minute walk
C. 20-minute jog
D. 5-minute game of tag
A. 2-minute sprint
When participating in a physical activity, which is the proper order to follow?
A. Warm up, stretching, physical activity, cool down
B. Cool down, physical activity, stretching, warm up
C. Stretching, physical activity, cool down, warm up
D. Stretching, cool down, physical activity, warm up
A. Warm up, stretching, physical activity, cool down
Which would be best to prevent dehydration?
A. Drink water only when thirsty.
B. Drink fruit juice or a sport drink during a workout.
C. Drink a lot of water after a workout.
D. Drink water often throughout the day.
D. Drink water often throughout the day.
Which of the following activities would best develop muscular strength?
A. 5 pull-ups
B. 45 curl-ups
C. Jog for 20 minutes
D. Stretching for 10 minutes
A. 5 pull-ups
If a student increases their level of physical activity and decreases their food intake, what is the most likely effect on their body over time?
A. The student would gain body fat
B. The student would gain weight
C. The student would lose weight
D. The student would lose muscle mass
C. The student would lose weight
What percentage range is used to identify the target heart rate zone?
60-85%
Which of the following sets of body characteristics are used to determine a student’s body composition?
A. Weight and muscular strength
B. Muscular strength and body fat
C. Skeletal structure and endurance
D. Lean mass (bones, muscles, skin, organs & water) and body fat
D. Lean mass (bones, muscles, skin, organs & water) and body fat
An important procedure in physical activity is the cool down phase. What are two benefits to the body of cooling down?
Benefit 1: reduces risk of injury
Benefit 2: gradually returns heart rate to normal
What is dehydration? What are 2 symptoms of dehydration that negatively impact physical performance?
Dehydration: when your body doesn't have enough water or fluid to perform well.
One symptom: Dizziness or lightheadedness
Another symptom: Fatigue or tiredness
Which of the following large muscle groups receives the greatest workout from the curl-up assessment?
A. Biceps
B. Abdominals
C. Hamstrings
D. Quadriceps
B. Abdominals
Provide an example of a sport/activity that requires each of the following components of skill-related fitness.
Balance:
Speed:
Balance: gymnastics, yoga
Speed: soccer, baseball, football, basketball, track, cross-country
Complete the definition for each component of the FITT principle. Write the words from the word list on the lines below, use each word once.
| Kind | Long | Often | Hard |
Frequency: How ________ a student exercises during a week.
Intensity: How __________ a student exercises during a workout.
Time: How __________ a student exercises during a workout.
Type: The different __________ of exercises included in a workout.
Frequency: How often
Intensity: How hard
Time: How long
Type: The different kind
Name two components of fitness and identify a fitness assessment that measures each component.
Cardiorespiratory endurance: running, sports, swimming, hiking, biking, jogging
Body composition: Height, weight, body fat
Muscular strength: heavy weighted, light rep exercises (bench press, squats)
Muscular endurance: light or bodyweight exercises (wall sit, plank)
Flexibility: stretches, yoga, gymnastics
Describe two benefits of physical activity that positively affect physical health.
Stronger bones, reduce the risk of diseases, more muscles, less body fat.
Describe two benefits of physical activity that positively affect mental health.
Better sleep, better mood